salary$34,090 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,590per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,750per year
Jobs in the area11,930people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford North Charleston?
Expensive. Rent of $1,749 a month takes 61.6% of the median retail salesperson salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make in North Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $34,090 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $23,590 and $47,750.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in North Charleston?
Typical rent of $1,749 a month takes 61.6% of the median retail salesperson salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area.